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Standard IX

Biology

Hypothalamus and Pituitary

The pituitary...

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The pituitary gland is located below the ______.

vas deferens

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thalamus

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medulla oblongata

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hypothalamus

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Solution

The correct option is D
hypothalamus

The pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland located just below the hypothalamus which is connected to the pituitary via a bundle of nerve fibres. It is known as the master gland of the endocrine system as it produces all the critical hormones which regulates the secretions of all other endocrine glands.

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(i) Melanocyte-stimulating hormone is secreted from the intermediate lobe of the pituitary gland.
(ii) The pituitary gland is located below the hypothalamus.
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Q. The structure which connects the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland is?

Q. Select the correct set of name for the parts A,B, C, D.

A	Ureter	Seminal vesicle	Prostate	Bulbourethral gland
B	Ureter	Prostate	Seminal vesicle	Bulbourethral gland
C	Vas deferens	Seminal vesicle	Prostate	Bulbourethral gland
D	Vas deferens	Seminal vesicle	Bulbourethral gland	Prostate

Is there any link between hypothalamus and medulla oblongata?

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